Which Triumph Bonneville Should You Buy In 2024? (T100, T120, Speed Twins, Scramblers & More)

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@pdominois 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 1200. Perfect weekend bike, but comfortable enough for touring, and agile enough for commuting. Such a fun bike. Love it.

@outlaw6313 14 күн бұрын

For city riding and slower traffic I recommend the 900 variant, as the motor keeps very cool, other than that - 1200 is the way to go!

@ianjames3078 14 күн бұрын

Spot on, 1200 all the way

@nathansatran2507 12 күн бұрын

Love my ST1200. Great in traffic and hitting the mountain twisties.

@nigelmorgan1824 11 күн бұрын

Picked up my brand new Speed Twin 900 2 weeks ago and i couldn't be happier, perfect bike for me and my style of riding.

@Irfan87 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 1200. Enough power, handles well, just abt comfortable enough to do long distances, good handling and easy to ride. Very well rounded street bikes. Beautiful bike on top of it all.

@davidarmstrong3481 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 900 is the sweet spot

@Andy-ik9zq 14 күн бұрын

Just picked up a new speed twin 1200 stealth , no complaints whatsoever

@darrenhall6509 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 1200. Had mine a year now and still love it, no plans to ever sell either. Fast enough, handles lovely, stops great and looks fab. What else do you need?

@seanheadley7090 14 күн бұрын

Owned to recently the XC1200, loved it, but next would be T120

@gonzalomarsilli5741 14 күн бұрын

why would you do that? the T120 does not beat the XC in any department except the exhaust heat maybe

@seanheadley7090 14 күн бұрын

Agree, not saying it’s a better bike, just a change of character with same engine, in 4 years never any issue with exhaust heat, had the TEC can on and it was fine tbh.

@user-ho9ks7of9b 14 күн бұрын

Absolutely love my Bobber, great ride, loads of torque and the coolest looking thing out there. My Bobber chrome gets loads of attention when at bike meetings, and even just riding around. And even the stock exhaust sounds amazing.🤩

@johnhall23 14 күн бұрын

Would be Speed Twin 1200 as my choice, lovely looking bike.

@ashleyhouse9690 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 1200 with the Ohlins suspension front and back from the Thruxton - LOL!

@khia2805 14 күн бұрын

Considering a Speed Twin 1200 as my next bike. Need to get out on one

@ianjames3078 14 күн бұрын

I bought one a month ago………rode it for the 1st time on the way home. Love it. Had over 50 bikes, top 3.

@robvdrdp 14 күн бұрын

Scrambler 900 is best overall imo. looks, sound, price. great bike!

@bigbadvicHo 14 күн бұрын

That exhaust is God awful

@davidwhittaker5587 13 күн бұрын

That’s what I have and I love the exhaust, the only complaint is the seat for touring 👍🏻

@robvdrdp 13 күн бұрын

@@bigbadvicHo Why?

@bigbadvicHo 13 күн бұрын

@@robvdrdp it’s just weird, too high up, and just not classy. It’s one of the ugliest exhausts I’ve ever seen.

@louisjones2653 14 күн бұрын

I cannot fault my 2022 T120 Goldline. It’s as near the perfect bike as I have ever found.

@ilikelampshades6 14 күн бұрын

I've got one. The green and silver are so beautiful

@ilikelampshades6 14 күн бұрын

I'd go for the t120. It's the most practical, has the most modification potential, is the most versatile.

@JamesIanGilliam 14 күн бұрын

Love my T12o but if I could have one more, it would have to be the Thruxton FE

@FadyBujana 14 күн бұрын

Nice video! To me, Triumph and the Bonneville lineup is a late discovery (having owned mostly BMWs among other brands). In fact I fell in love with them watching your series on the Street Twin and ended up getting a used one to customize! I enjoyed it so much (and still do!) that I jumped on the opportunity to pick up another Bonneville when the opportunity arose to get a Scrambler 1200 XC with just 1000 kms on the clock! I am amazed at how different the two bikes yet sharing the same spirit. I cannot quite describe it but the Bonneville make me feel “at home”, having never ridden them before in my 40+ years of motorcycling! Great design achievement from Triumph to deliver a completely different bike with only slight alterations! It makes want to experience all of them! Now my real dilemma is which of the two bikes to call my “work horse” and which to consider my Sunday bike! And you my friend did not make it any easier on me calling the T120 “the perfect work horse”! 😅

@thecappy 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twin(1200) is always the answer.

@daxmotis27 14 күн бұрын

I have the old thruxton R. I’ve also had a a t120, thruxton 900, and speed triple RS. Thruxton R is by far my favorite though I do miss that t120…

@martynhughes8305 14 күн бұрын

Love my Speedmaster , has had the foot pegs moved back to the mid position like the bobber, rides fantastic and great fun.

@emminentvictory 14 күн бұрын

Recently picked up a Speed Twin 1200 and absolutely love it blend of power and comfort. Would love a thruxton rs but could never daily that

@ilikelampshades6 14 күн бұрын

Not a fan of the limited edition colours. Prefer the 2022 goldlines

@patfinn7399 14 күн бұрын

It's a strange paint job for bikes sold as stock retro bikes. The paint job belongs on a custom chopper peanut tank.

@ilikelampshades6 14 күн бұрын

@@patfinn7399 totally agree. It should be bright, colourful sparkling paint

@billesbacon 12 күн бұрын

I am really enjoying the scrambler 400X 12:26

@marcvanhove9756 8 күн бұрын

Scrambler 400x. I had a Street Twin for one year. Maneuverable, pleasant engine, but I'm tall and my legs were too bent. I then replaced it by a Bonneville T120. Driving position more suited to my size but very heavy and too powerful for my use (peri-urban environment, roads with a speed limit of 90km/h) and gear ratios too long. Very nice machine but tiring to use. So I just replaced it with a Scrambler 400x which is perfect for my tall size and gives me a lot of good sensations with its small, torquey engine at low revs but quick to rev up. I use it whenever I get the chance, even if it's only for a 15 minute ride.

@TheSwishpaul 14 күн бұрын

Owned a thruxton r, scrambler 400x and now have the speed twin 1200, the last one is the best!

@Landylala 14 күн бұрын

What I don't get is how such a large engine capacity is low in bhp and torq compared to other companies what aren't triumph doing.

@taylodl 5 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 900. I commute to work cross-town on surface streets. This bike makes the commute fun! Still has plenty of go for weekend riding!

@urbanstrencan 12 күн бұрын

Triumph retro model lineup is just awesome, love the Bobber and Scrambler 1200. Keep up with great work bringing us videos like this ❤❤❤❤

@michaelmclarney1994 14 күн бұрын

I am torn between the t120 and speed twin. I like both but if I could have the speed twin with the comfort of the Bonnie, it would be perfect for me!

@scottroberts4551 14 күн бұрын

Agreed, I'm tall and had to jack my T120 up to make it fit. Speed twin was not as comfortable

@goodthiefphoto 13 күн бұрын

I had the Thruxton RS when I had my Street Triple in for a service. I really really loved that bike and have been looking to get myself one ever since! I know it's not as practical as the Speed Twin 1200 but you can't deny that Thruxton has the extra wow factor!

@geraldineold3641 13 күн бұрын

Triumph need to sort out the renowned gearbox problems.I see so many water cooled Triumph Bonnevilles for sale with low mileage. I wonder if these bikes are problematic ones. I have a Bonnevile 865 se . Which is a great bike. Fingers crossed 🤞 😅

@gordonshand8598 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twin, but would test ride a Speedmaster too 😎

@gonzalomarsilli5741 14 күн бұрын

The bike I want is a Scrambler 900 with the design of the 400, an actual scrambler, not a ST900 on makeup

@MGT.joseee 14 күн бұрын

This a Fantastic video. Huge Thanks👍👍👍👍👍

@jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778 14 күн бұрын

The T120 is my bike. Such a fabulous all-rounder. It's part of my 6 bike stable and definitely my favorite for comfort and just all-day spirited ridding. The T120 would be the last one I'd part with. My other bikes are Vintage Yamaha XS 650, Vintage Yamaha XV 920 HR (the rare cafe style Virago), new Moto Guzzi V7, new BMW F900 XR, new Kawasaki KLR 650.

@sectoraRush 14 күн бұрын

I have a T100 Black and simply love it. For long highway travel though, it gets a bit harder on the body. Comfy but open to condition. I was lurking a F900XR so when I saw you having one, I had to ask : how would compare the two (T120 and Bimmer). I know two totally different bikes, but do they complement each other well ? How about comfort on the F900XR (seat is rumoured to be really bad). I dont intend on parting with my Bonnie. So it is either had a big windshield on it or adding a second bike for longer highway travel. PS: My old buddy started up with a XS650 from Yamaha, with a banana seat; great looking bike and really cool !

@spodokomoto5020 14 күн бұрын

I’ve owned a Speed Twin 1200 - which is a great fun bike. I currently ride a Scram 1200 XC which I love even more. I understand why Triumph dropped it from the line up - mostly to have a greater differentiation with the XE - but the XC is the better bike imho. The XE is more capable off road but for that kind of terrain there are better bikes, certainly lighter and cheaper ones. The XC is capable off road but handles better on the road and looks cooler. If you’re thinking about a 1200 Scrambler I’d find a low miles XC rather than either the new X or XE. My next bike will probably be a T120 though - there’s just something appealing about it but mostly its style and comfort.

@soggywuffles882 14 күн бұрын

Of the dozen or so bikes I’ve owned, the Speed Twin 1200 is the only one I regret selling.

@Alex-HD 11 күн бұрын

Why don’t you buy another one?

@soggywuffles882 11 күн бұрын

@@Alex-HD I more than likely will in a few years. I just bought a new Africa Twin, wanted to give the adventure bike thing a go.

@johnsonya3401 14 күн бұрын

I have a T120 Diamond and a Speed 400. Love them both. I'd love to add a 1200 Speed Twin at some stage as well.

@ourunstablemind 14 күн бұрын

Brilliant video.

@davepfjr 10 күн бұрын

I went with the Speed Twin 900 (new rider, wanted to stay with the 900). I did give the other Bonnevilles a close look, and sat on all of them. I just felt like I connected with the Speed Twin better than the others. Last but not least, I thought it had the best stock exhaust sound, which was really important to me. Helped fill in the hole of my past v8 cars. Really I don't see going wrong with any of them, just find the one that fits you and your needs best and go for it. If you do end up dumping it, at least the trade in value on Triumph is a little better than some other makes.

@motorcyclemusings 13 күн бұрын

Love my 2022 Speedmaster, after upgrading front and rear suspension to Nitron the bikes handling has been transformed.

@InstaPete 12 күн бұрын

I’m looking at the speed twin 400 as my first bike. Always loved the classics and have no desire whatsoever to be a speed demon! 😅 I’m 5’10 and a little chubby but I figured a modest start. My ultimate dream bike has always been the T120/Speed 1200 to do some long rides! Namely, I’ve always wanted to cruise the west coast down Highway 1.

@paulchambers2296 11 күн бұрын

T120 I think for me, love the retro styling and the torque of the engine, for me I think you can not only commute and Sunday ride this bike but I think it would be a great bike to tour on.🏍️😎

@Fourwedge 14 күн бұрын

I'm trying to decide between the t120 and the T100 also considering the speed twin 1200. I like metal gauges and can't handle any plastic-y feeling controls

@colingoldthorpe5918 14 күн бұрын

I had the same dilemma 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ the sales guy said do ride a sport bike I said nope he said go with the T120. So I bought a T120 Gold Line, and I absolutely love it. Sometimes I feel a little big on it I’m 6 foot tall but I don’t ride it for hours on end. I use my Triumph Trophy SE for long touring. But if I’m going for coffee I grab the keys to the T120 everytime…

@TK-cl1jm 14 күн бұрын

Moto Guzzi V7. Easy choice.

@ChadWinters 11 күн бұрын

Debating between the v7 special and the speed twin 900, but there are no Guzzi dealers within a 6 hour drive

@tedsalmon2533 14 күн бұрын

The t120 is the bike I chose. After 12,000 miles I love it more every time I ride it

@alanbarnes2920 13 күн бұрын

How is it for touring solo?

@guywolff 14 күн бұрын

I have 6 seasons on the Street Scrambler 900 .For the roads and the style of riding I do I can't imagine being any happier .. If I had to take another bike it would be beteen the T120 and the Srambler X (29 inch inseam ) ... I wish Triumph would fool around with a shaft drive in something smaller than the Tiger 1200 . At 73 I am tired of playing with the chain ...

@theFALL3n 4 күн бұрын

Hoping one day I'll own either a ST1200 or T120. Love the look of the ST1200 but it will most likely be too tall for me. Im only 5'4 with short legs. So the T120 would suit better with its smaller seat height. Either way I'd be very happy.

@MarkLAdkins01 14 күн бұрын

Well... I chose the Thruxton RS first. Then I bought the Scrambler 900 and then the Speedmaster. I traded the Speedmaster for the Bobber (good choice). All of these are wonderful. My top pick though...is the Thruxton - hands down. 👍

@MRo55i74 14 күн бұрын

Would have to be a Bobber or maybe a Speed Twin 1200

@Jack908r 3 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 1200 hands down. Good power and a great all rounder.

@flatcapcaferacer 14 күн бұрын

I'd recommend the Thruxton RS final edition, then T120, T100.

@stefanfrittiert1038 12 күн бұрын

I have a Speed Twin 1200, very happy with it. It’s not perfect but who is.

@Dooby0071 14 күн бұрын

Buy them all!

@paulpeace6455 12 күн бұрын

Speedmaster 1200 👍👍😊 . + Windshield & panniers 👍 good for short touring ✅

@MrEvhel83 14 күн бұрын

T120 and Speedmaster if i could have 2 :D

@christianmrkhansen9991 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twing🎉❤ i simply love it. Fun on a weekend ride. I’m grinning from ear to ear on my way back from work. And comfortable enough for touring. And I can be both 😈 and 😇 on it

@VivekSingh-hy1dk 14 күн бұрын

You haven't reviewed ruroc helmet yet?

@hockeymann88 12 күн бұрын

I'm not sure if it would fit me but the Thruxton is beautiful and apparently, capable.

@MikeNoble 14 күн бұрын

I’ll take a t100 or t120. Beautiful bikes!

@grumpycat9065 14 күн бұрын

The bobber is a beautiful bike, but limited in applications. My money would have to go towards the scrambler 12 XE as I already have a cruiser.

@davidforsdike4343 7 күн бұрын

Would wait for the new Norton models. Hopefully not too long now.

@georgeharsin6292 6 күн бұрын

Love the looks of the scrambler 900, but will not buy a bike without tubeless tires.

@max602 14 күн бұрын

After so many bike. I’m glad I didn’t sell my t120.

@javiervar494 14 күн бұрын

Buen vídeo 👍 👌✌️

@LloydGrace1 14 күн бұрын

I would be torn between T120 and 900 Scrambler. The 900 power plant is so perfect, I’m just not sure I would need more for that type of bike

@Alex-HD 11 күн бұрын

It’s so hard haha. The 900 is amazing to be honest. But I am afraid I would want more. But I bet if I get the 1200 I would feel maybe I should’ve got the 900 😂

@LloydGrace1 11 күн бұрын

@@Alex-HD Haha true that😂

@stevenelliott5403 14 күн бұрын

Just bought a T120, I felt the speed twin was a bit awkward to ride which was annoying as that's the one I wanted, I'm probably a bit taller than what it's designed for, the T120 just felt easier and more relaxed which is what I wanted after trading in my MT09, not the most comfortable bike on the planet!

@leighpeel9563 5 күн бұрын

Speed twin 1200 is my pick

@togs0762 14 күн бұрын

Speedmaster for me. Would have had one already were it not for my knee replacement

@Jonathan-L 12 күн бұрын

I'll have a Speed Twin with the Speedmaster handlebars :)

@boris8787 14 күн бұрын

I like the 1200cc speedmaster, but the 12 litre fuel tank is too small for serious rides - even their 400cc has a 13 litre fuel tank. Practicality over aesthetics.

@lmallanao 14 күн бұрын

I’ve owned my 1200cc Speedmaster for just over a month. If you’re going super long distances (over 150+ miles/240+ kilometers a day), then yes you’re going to make more than one stop on road trips. But I’ve found the 12 liter/3.2 gallon tank is good for anything less, which is most of my rides. Plus, on long trips, I’m stopping after 100-125 miles anyways to stop and stretch for a second, I just need to be a bit more mindful of how far away the next gas station is

@user-xb2op4uf8y 14 күн бұрын

Bien from the Philippines,Triumph speed twin 900,perfect for us Filipinos shorter height.

@SergioDelgadoAguado 14 күн бұрын

Still debating whether should I listen to my heart and get a Speedmaster or my head and get a Scrambler 1200.

@FadyBujana 14 күн бұрын

I would say, when it comes to motorcycles, always go with your heart!

@AlexOnABoat 14 күн бұрын

I'm surprised that Triumph haven't given the modern retro Speed Twin and Scrambler 900 more of an upgrade by now. A rummage in the parts bins of both the 400 and 1200 Scramblers for some Led lighting would do a lot to bring it up to date and give it a more cohesive look to match the other modern retro bikes in the range. A name change and some new paint really hasn't made it a new model despite what Triumph would like us to think. And please Triumph, isn't it about time you gave it its own front mudguard, reusing the Speed Twin's for the 18' wheel just looks weird.

@lapinobel 14 күн бұрын

I keep waiting for a Speed Twin 1200 RS to replace my (now sold) Z900RS.

@cruze86 14 күн бұрын

I am confused between speed twin 900 and T100. Can anyone tell me which has better driving dynamics and fun to ride?

@HosuyakawaYazuki- 14 күн бұрын

"driving dynamics and fun" are not exactly attributes of these bikes

@stevenelliott5403 14 күн бұрын

They're both fun to ride, the T100 is a bit more laid back but I think it looks nicer, one advantage of a speed twin is the tubeless tyres, it doesn't weigh as much either, but even though the T100 is 228kg it doesn't feel heavy to me

@brassteeth3355 13 күн бұрын

im afraid ill regret not getting a 1200 but i want them all.

@stealthd295 12 күн бұрын

any idea why speed 400 costs £5000 in uk and $5000 in usa which is £3900?

@dhc8guru 14 күн бұрын

The Speedmaster is the king of laid back country road cruisers

@ananth224 13 күн бұрын

Tubeless rims on the t120 would make it perfect.

@exothermal.sprocket 14 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 1200.. the only motorcycle I don't see myself immediately removing a bunch of nasty objects to clean up for ownership.

@greensun2153 13 күн бұрын

Thruxton, T120, scrambler 1200. In that order.

@sonnyscibilia4874 14 күн бұрын

Tired of My T100 Black I am moving to the Speed twin 1200 even if I've always blinked my eye to the Thruxton

@johnnyfortpants1415 14 күн бұрын

IMO any bike above 500 cc should have double discs on the front

@collyernicholasjohn 13 күн бұрын

Speed 400. Small bikes are just more fun …..and easy on the gas.

@Nando_Florist 14 күн бұрын

900 Scram for me 😎

@maldidus 14 күн бұрын

I like 400 x for price, weight, maintenance in general. Perfect commuter home to office. Its not beautiful like het sisters but save many money

@jamessankey01 13 күн бұрын

Thruxton rs.

@midlife-crysis 14 күн бұрын

Bobber with x-pipe and motone shorties. Best sounding bike in the world. Video on my channel

@pggp273 14 күн бұрын

Oh this is an easy one to answer. Buy the one with the warranty that is honoured. Oh wait a minute that will be none of them then.

@thodoris3790 14 күн бұрын

Bob,which bike is your favourite?not premium overpriced.from everything under 12k.tell me which...

@colingoldthorpe5918 14 күн бұрын

They need a full size cruiser now 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ the speedmaster is just too small. I’m 6 feet and look like an elephant on a tricycle 🤣🤣🤣

@rattleyourdags 8 күн бұрын

Triumph call nearly all their bikes "Bonneville" now. Marketing gone wild. Bonneville Bobber and Bonneville Speedmaster - give me strength.

@PatrickKelly-lz3pv 5 күн бұрын

I bought a Bonneville ice lolly today.

@wins412 12 күн бұрын

Bring the air cooled t100 the real British classic

@taylorsnyder7974 14 күн бұрын

Update the t100 and t120.

@taylorsnyder7974 14 күн бұрын

And give us some tubeless spokes!

@stevenelliott5403 14 күн бұрын

@@taylorsnyder7974 I could even live with cast wheels, pretty sure they had them on the older bikes back in the day

@omkarbiswas6536 5 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 1200....it's the Ultimate

@christopheleroy5697 10 күн бұрын

Inventer allemand ?….

@JayBee-cr8jm 14 күн бұрын

Which one should you buy? None of 'em. That's my suggestion after owning a new Triumph and experiencing a parade of issues and ZERO dealer or manufacturer support. Buy Japanese.

@user-rf9me7xm1w 14 күн бұрын

I owned a street twin for three years and know exactly what you mean. Swapped it for a Yamaha and couldn’t be happier.